Rural Archives – Page 4 of 11

After community pushback, rural Ohio fairgrounds cancels conversion therapy event

By Ben Jodway & Ken Schneck ● Rural ● April 16, 2025

The Mercer County Fairgrounds will no longer rent space to a “conference” featuring an out-of-state ex-gay conversion therapy advocate.

By Ben Jodway ● Rural ● March 31, 2025

Fox Nguyen ran away at 18-years-old and was homeless. Today, he is one of the most sought after nail artists for miles around.

By Ben Jodway ● Culture ● March 26, 2025

The documentary “Creede U.S.A.” explores how people with different political views come together for the survival of their community.

By Guest Commentary ● Commentary ● March 25, 2025

‘This battle is not just for our own seats at the table. We’re fighting to ensure that future LGBTQ+ leaders won’t have to fight for respect.’

Athens City Council on Monday unanimously approved resolutions regarding gender-affirming care in Athens, and tax-exempt municipal bonds.

By Ben Jodway ● Health & Wellness ● February 17, 2025

Medina County Health Department and OutSupport deliver smoking-cessation resources directly to the queer community.

By H.L. Comeriato ● Transgender ● January 29, 2025

New Tipp City school designs include bathrooms that may be illegal to build under Ohio’s new anti-trans bathroom ban.

By Ben Jodway ● Rural ● January 7, 2025

Arienne Childrey’s appointment is a milestone for the city of St. Marys, and for the entire state of Ohio.

By Ben Jodway ● Rural ● December 12, 2024

LGBTQ+ Spectrum of Findlay is “passing the torch” to Columbus-based Kaleidoscope Youth Center to focus on community-informed programming.

By Ben Jodway ● Rural ● December 4, 2024

The New Richmond teacher was suspended due to the four LGBTQ+ books containing “controversial issues,” which ran afoul of district policy.